IAEA readies Iran’s weapons report

The two sides have been in talks since last week and negotiations were to continue on the details of the Russian proposal. The plan to move Iran’s uranium enrichment programme to Russia is meant to provide guarantees that Iran’s production of nuclear fuel cannot be used to build weapons.

Japan will also urge Iran to ease international concerns over its nuclear ambitions in order to avert UN sanctions during a three-day visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki.

Meanwhile, a report with the details of Iran’s uranium enrichment efforts and information on a secret project that US intelligence has linked to a possible nuclear weapons programme will be issued on Monday to the 35 nations on the IAEA board, diplomats said.

The confidential report will play a significant role in determining how the international community proceeds with its efforts to wrest compromises from Tehran over suspicions it may be seeking to make nuclear weapons.